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The National Cardiovascular Research Network (NCRN) has secured landmark funding that will transform efforts to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease across Wales.

Held every two years, the Moondance Cancer Awards celebrate and spotlight individuals, teams and collaborations across NHS Wales and its partners who deliver, lead and innovate cancer services.

The NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC), working with Life Sciences Hub Wales as part of the Welsh Government Tackling Cancer Initiative, are piloting a national pathway to identify cancer treatments, technologies and approaches which should be prioritised for adoption across Wales.

Health Technology Wales has published new guidance recommending the routine adoption of capsule sponge devices to detect Barrett's oesophagus and early-stage oesophageal cancer in people with chronic reflux.

Construction on the National Institute for Sport and Health (NISH), a pioneering new centre dedicated to advancing health, sport, and technology innovation is due to begin.

A major £2.52 million investment will accelerate the use of cutting-edge liquid biopsy technology that analyses cancer DNA from a blood sample, supporting faster and more personalised treatment decisions.

We’ve joined forces with Macmillan Cancer Support to launch a partnership, aiming to accelerate the pace of innovation in cancer care and improve outcomes for people affected by cancer across Wales.

We’re delighted to sponsor this year’s NHS Wales Awards, a prestigious annual event that celebrates exceptional achievements across health and social care in Wales.

Life Sciences Hub Wales is proud to be a main sponsor of this year’s Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition. We’re also hosting a breakout session exploring how Wales is harnessing the power of innovation to transform cancer care. 

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Resilience Leadership Accelerator Programme.

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Elinor Williams as our new Head of Marketing and Communications.

Life Sciences Hub Wales and the Academy of Medical Sciences have launched their Cancer Care Accelerator Fund. Up to £10,000 in seed funding alongside bespoke support is now available for UK-based organisations working on collaborative cancer innovation projects.

Our Annual Report for 2024-25 highlights how cross-sector collaboration is tackling real-world challenges and making a lasting difference to the health, wealth, and wellbeing of Wales and its people.

The Life Sciences Sector Plan looks to harness the UK’s strengths in research, innovation and healthcare to create a world-leading science economy by 2035.

The NHS Wales Awards is a prestigious annual event that celebrates exceptional achievements in health and social care, spotlighting incredible projects and teams that are improving quality and safety, while transforming experiences and outcomes for people in Wales.

We were pleased to see Wales’ inclusion in The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy as a key region.

The latest Big Data event brought together over 200 attendees – both in person and online – to explore how data is already transforming health and social care in Wales.

Wales will become a Marmot nation as part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing work to tackle health inequalities.